Creamy Potato Parsley Soup But Without The Cream Food

CREAMY POTATO PARSLEY SOUP (BUT WITHOUT THE CREAM!)

Steps:

• Combine potatoes, onion, salt and broth in a medium casserole, and add parsley.
• Cook, covered, at HIGH for 12 to 13 minutes in a microwave, or until potatoes are tender.
• Combine cornflour with a small amount of cold milk.
• Stir into potato mixture, and add the remaining milk.
• Cook at HIGH for 6 to 7 minutes, or until mixture comes to a boil and is piping hot.
• Stir once or twice during cooking.
• Serve hot with crisp croutons, or toasted bread.
• For Vegetarian use vegetable broth or water.

POTATO AND PARSLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Quarter the potatoes lengthwise and thinly slice. Chop the celery fine or, if using parsley root, grate.
• Melt the oil(or butter) in a soup pot and add the potatoes, celery, onion, and bay leaves.
• Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Raise the heat, add the wine, and let it reduce until syrupy. Add 1 1/2 cups parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the water; bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the potatoes have broken apart, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the cream and remaining parsley and heat through.
• Taste and season with more salt if needed. Add the pepper. Remove the bay leaves and serve.
• Enjoy!
• Variations:.
• Roast 2 heads garlic(with skin left on) that have been rubbed with olive oil, covered with foil(and add a little water to the pan), in a 350*F. oven for 45 minutes. Remove skins and add with the onions and potatoes. You may run the soup through a food mill if desired.
• or.
• Boil 1 bunch greens(mustard greens are especially good) 10-15 minutes, drain, coarsely chop, and add to soup with 2-3 pinches of red pepper flakes. Serve with a few shavings of Parmesan cheese.

PARSLEY-POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until both are golden.
• Add the water with bouillon cubes, potatoes, and bay leaves. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently until the potatoes are just tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Remove about 1/2 cup of the hot liquid with a ladle and transfer it to a small mixing bowl. Combine with the cream cheese and whisk together until smooth and creamy. Stir into the soup along with the parsley and dill.
• Slowly sprinkle in the oats. Simmer for another 20 to 25 minutes over very low heat, or until the potatoes are completely tender.
• Add enough rice milk to give the soup a slightly thick consistency, then season with salt and pepper. Discard the bay leaves. Heat through and serve. This soup thickens as it stands; thin as needed with additional rice milk, then adjust the seasonings.
• Nutrition Information
• Per serving:
• Calories: 193
• Total fat: 5g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 3g
• Carbohydrate: 32g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 84mg

POTATO AND LEEK SOUP (CREAMY BUT NO CREAM!)

Steps:

• Saute leeks and onion in olive oil for 10 min on med/low heat until soft and fragrant.
• In a large pot, boil broth. Add sautéed leeks and onion, garlic, potato cubes and spices. Cover and simmer for 20-30 min, until potatoes are very soft and fall apart when forked.
• Puree the soup with a blender or immersion blender. Make sure not to fill the blender more than 1/2 way so soup doesn't go flying (blend portions at a time). Pour soup back in pot and reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.